No one is coming to save Zambia – Sangwa
MOVEMENT for National Renewal leader John Sangwa says citizens must realise that there is no saviour that is coming to save Zambia because the turning around of the country is a responsibility of every citizen. Sangwa says it is not possible for government to fix all of the country’s problems, arguing that citizens must acknowledge…...
GEARS urges women to submit proposals to constitutional committee
GEARS Initiative Zambia has urged women to make submissions to the Technical Committee to increase their representation in Parliament. The Technical Committee on constitutional amendment has started receiving submissions countrywide. In an interview, Wednesday, GEARS Initiative Board Chairperson Luckson Lungu said it would be disappointing if women stayed away from making submissions. “As GEARS, we…...
Govt warns against sex-for-grades
ACTING Education Minister Elvis Nkandu has cautioned lecturers and students in higher learning institutions to desist from engaging in sextortion. Nkandu notes that since 2021, only eight cases of sextortion have been formally reported, which resulted in six staff members being dismissed from various institutions. Responding to Roan MP Joel Chibuye, who wanted to find…...
It’s not wrong for PF members to endorse candidates – Mtayachalo
CHAMA North PF MP Yotam Mtayachalo, who has endorsed Brian Mundubile as his preferred PF presidential candidate, says there is nothing wrong with members endorsing candidates. Mtayachalo argues that members are motivated to make endorsements because no campaign guidelines have been issued ahead of the convention, which is scheduled to be held this month. Meanwhile,…...
Cabinet proposes no bail for sex offences, drug theft
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has announced that Cabinet has approved the introduction of the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill in Parliament, aimed at enhancing corporate governance of the Anti-Corruption Commission. Mweetwa says Cabinet also approved the Criminal Procedure Code Bill, which seeks to expand forensic procedures and make serious offences like sexual crimes, theft of drugs…...
Aka commends HH for admitting failure in energy sector
PRINCE Akashambatwa Mbikusita Lewanika has commended President Hakainde Hichilema for admitting failure in the energy sector. And Lewanika says government should set up a Technical Committee on Energy to comprehensively resolve the energy crisis. On Tuesday, President Hichilema said government acknowledged its failure in the energy sector and would use it as an opportunity to…...
We didn’t see Katuta spit on journalist, MPs tell court
TWO members of parliament have testified in the matter where Chiengi MP Given Katuta is accused of threatening violence against Times of Zambia photojournalist, Henry Chunza. Bangweulu MP Anthony Kasandwe and Chembe MP Cliff Mpundu have told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that they did not see Katuta spit on the journalist, nor did they hear…...
Parley adopts motion to introduce Miners’ Day
THE National Assembly has adopted a motion moved by Kantanshi PF MP Anthony Mumba, urging government to create a National Miners’ Day, in recognition of the miners’ contribution to national development. The motion was seconded by Kankoyo UPND Member of Parliament Heartson Mabeta. In his debate earlier, Mumba clarified that the motion did not request…...
Domestic debt rises to K242bn
GOVERNMENT says domestic debt rose to K242 billion at the end of August 2025, up from K229.4 billion in December 2024, while external debt stood at US$15.78 billion in June. Ministry of Finance Director of Economic Management Akapelwa Imwiko further says Zambia is projected to experience a robust rebound, with GDP averaging 6.0 percent between…...
Speaker orders 2 MPs to prove that independent power traders import power for Zesco
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has ordered Mpika MP Francis Kapyanga and Mkushi South MP Davies Chisopa to provide evidence that independent power traders are importing power on behalf of Zesco. This directive was issued during the Vice-President’s question time in Parliament on Friday. The Mkushi South lawmaker had asked the Vice-President to…...